Tea - Not Only Perks You Up, But Benefits Your Health Too

A sip in the morning, while reading your newspaperof developing ovarian cancer by 50%.
just makes your day complete. Most people'sIt has been very useful to maximize your body
understanding about tea is that, it is a source ofdefenses to fight diseases like cancer and heart
refreshment and nothing more. Many do not have adisease. Black tea protects you against cancers. It
clue about its benefits and how useful it has been inalso helps in reducing your bad cholesterol.
making our life a healthier one.Having tea in comparison to coffee is better because
For many who are not aware about the importancecoffee contains more caffeine which is not good for
of tea, can get to know it a little better. Tea hasour health. One who adds milk to their tea helps in
been around for more than 5,000 years and hopefullydeveloping strong bones as milk has calcium which is
would be around for another 5,000 years. There aregood for the bones.
four basic types of tea black, green, oolong and theTea contains fluoride and tannins which drive the
most uncommon and rare breed is the white.plaque away. It helps in keeping your dental records
All teas come from the same plant called as "Camelliawhite and shiny, of course including your usual dental
sinensis" a shrub which happens to grow up to 60regime which would involve brushing and flossing.
feet if found in wild. The processing pattern isEven though there has been research that
different for each tea which makes the difference.caffeinated fluids dehydrates your body which
You can also have iced tea which is equally beneficialincludes tea. But it has now been seen that caffeine
like any other hot cup of tea. Tea carries anti-cancerdoesn?t dehydrate you entirely, unless you happen
properties of polyphenols which helps to fight cancer.to drink five to six cups at one time. So having little
There is very less risk of heart disease as it preventstea can help you remain hydrated.
blood from clotting and helps to reduce cholesterolHaving ginger tea may help you get relief from sore
levels.throat. Having herbal tea can be very good to get rid
With the charm of refreshment and adding sparkle toof the early cold attack. Teas like enchinacea,
your life, it also helps in shielding you from some ofpeppermint and chamomile would do wonders against
the most deadly diseases mankind has ever known.the cold if you combine all these together to make a
After a thorough research it has been said thatbrewing hot cup of tea. If taken 2 to 4 times a day,
drinking 2 cups of tea everyday can reduce your riskit may just do the trick.